How Often Should You Perform a House Power Wash?
March 2, 2018
We get this question frequently. Well, March is here, and now is the perfect time to start thinking spring power washing with Pristine Clean. Our most popular three services are house washing, roof cleaning, and concrete washing and sealing. We also clean decks and patios. Winter is brutal on your home, leaving your siding, roof, and driveway covered in grime. Not only do you want to enhance the curb appeal of your house, it’s also prudent to maintain those exterior surfaces. Neglecting your siding, shingles, and driveway can reduce their longevity. And who wants their property looking drab? Listed are some helpful tips regarding how often you should maintain your exterior surfaces with professional power cleaning.
1. Clean Your Siding
We that you get your siding washed once a year. Algae, bacteria, and contaminants dirty up your siding, and break it down. Our 3-step house wash addresses the outside of the gutters, includes a soft detergent wash, and a surface protection.
2. Clean your Roof
When dealing with those pesky black streaks on your roof, typically most prominent on the north and east faces, a roof wash should be effective for years. Gloeocapsa Magma, the shingle eating bacteria as it’s called, can be 100% neutralized. Yes, those black steaks, so long as they’re not roof wear, will go away for a while. With this in mind, the pristine roof clean every 2-5 years based on how quickly organic growth occurs.
3. Clean your Concrete
Finally, you need to consider your concrete driveway. The fact is that it’s under constant bombardment from nature’s powerful forces. Snow, heat, and UV Rays all contribute to the deterioration of your concrete. The freeze-thaw cycle in both Central and Northeast Ohio specifically does the most damage. Washing and sealing your concrete every 2 years is the best way to keep your concrete looking great, while also protecting it. If you’re considering house pressure washing services near you, consider Pristine Clean in Columbus and Cleveland.